PBCS/WCB Roots Program: Wildlife Habitat and Community Resilience on Working Lands
Summary
SCH Number
2025061348
Public Agency
Siskiyou Resource Conservation District
Document Title
PBCS/WCB Roots Program: Wildlife Habitat and Community Resilience on Working Lands
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/27/2025
Document Description
This project focuses on establishing wildlife habitat around an existing stock pond in an alfalfa field on a farm. There will be a riparian planting zone of approximately 1.5 acres with native grasses and trees/shrubs. Trees and shrubs will be planted in clusters and in low-lying areas, on small berms. These desirable, native plants will be replacing a polyculure of invasive annual weeds, and will provide food, cover, and structural diversity to an underutilized habitat element (the pond).
This project will add diversity and resiliency to a corner of the farm that currently offers little in the way of wildlife habitat most of the year. Deep rooted perennials will grow throughout the dry season and should thrive during drought, offering critical habitat when it's most needed.
Contact Information
Name
Evan Senf
Agency Name
Siskiyou Resource Conservation District
Job Title
Project Coordinator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Siskiyou
Regions
Northern California
Zip
96032
Total Acres
1.5
State Highways
CA
Township
43N
Range
9W
Section
25, 26
Other Location Info
FORT JONES
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 33 (CCR Section 15333)
Reasons for Exemption
Additional environmental analysis was conducted by PBCS Biologist/Project Specialist regarding proposed project effects on rare, threatened and endangered plants; threatened, endangered and special status wildlife species; and cultural resources. PBCS has reviewed these reports and determined that the project’s implementation will result in multiple benefits, including habitat improvement for wildlife and pollinators, fuel reduction, and reduction in noxious invasive species.
There will be no significant adverse impacts on endangered, rare, or threatened species or their habitats. There will be no significant adverse impacts to soils, hydrology, or water quality. There are no hazardous materials at or around the project site. The project will avoid all archeological resource sites. The project will not result in cumulatively significant impacts. The project will have no significant adverse effect on the environment.
County Clerk
Siskiyou
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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